Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 540 · 40 questions

Writing tip (Topic, order, link): Find the topic or the story first. Check the order: what has to happen first? Keep every sentence on the topic and link them with the right words.

1. 1.A story begins: “Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
2. 2.Imagine this picture:
   A festival evening: rows of oil lamps, a rangoli at the door, children holding sparklers and a family sharing sweets.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (b) A small crab is walking on the sand. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) Children are holding sparklers.
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
   2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
   3. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
   4. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
   5. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
4. 4.Imagine this picture:
   A kitchen: a mother rolling chapatis, a pressure cooker on the stove, a cat drinking milk and a basket of vegetables.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (b) A mother is rolling chapatis. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
5. 5.Imagine this picture:
   A school garden: children planting saplings, a gardener holding a watering can, a butterfly on a flower and a heap of fresh soil.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (b) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (c) The gardener is holding a watering can. (d) The big clock shows seven o'clock.
6. 6.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Tie a ribbon around it. (b) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (c) Stick the ends with tape. (d) Put the gift in a box.
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
   2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
   3. We place small lamps around the design.
   4. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
   5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
8. 8.Imagine this picture:
   A classroom: a teacher writing on the board, students sitting at their desks, a globe on the table and charts on the wall.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Two children are swinging happily. (b) Children are floating paper boats. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) People are standing in a queue.
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
   She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
   Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
   ___ (a) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
10. 10.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) However (c) because (d) Finally
11. 11.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
12. 12.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Add some yellow paint beside it. (b) Watch the paint turn green. (c) Mix the two with a brush. (d) Squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
13. 13.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. (a) The railway station is always busy. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
14. 14.Imagine this picture:
    A festival evening: rows of oil lamps, a rangoli at the door, children holding sparklers and a family sharing sweets.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) Children are holding sparklers. (d) The family is sharing sweets.
15. 15.Imagine this picture:
    A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A girl is reading at a table. (b) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Busy Ants (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) My Best Friend (d) The Vegetable Market
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    ___, spit out the toothpaste.
    Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants store food for the winter. (a) Healthy Food (b) Busy Ants (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Monsoon
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    3. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    4. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    5. A magician does tricks for the children.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
20. 20.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (d) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Making Rangoli (c) Elephants (d) The Peacock
22. 22.A story begins: “Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
23. 23.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. (a) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (d) The railway station is always busy.
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. We built a big sandcastle.
    3. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    4. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) Our Classroom (b) Sports Day (c) The Monsoon (d) The Cricket Match
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    3. Kunal bowled very fast.
    4. Birds build nests in its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
27. 27.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (d) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
28. 28.Imagine this picture:
    A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) A boy is fishing with a long rod.
29. 29.Imagine this picture:
    A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A girl is flying a kite. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
30. 30.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Big Football Match (c) The New Girl (d) The Bean Seed
31. 31.Imagine this picture:
    A sports ground: runners racing on the track, a boy crossing the finish line, a coach blowing a whistle and parents cheering.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Parents are cheering from the stands. (b) A man is selling roasted corn. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
32. 32.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (d) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
33. 33.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) the rainy season (b) ants (c) making a rangoli (d) a visit to an old fort
34. 34.Imagine this picture:
    A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Two children are swinging happily. (b) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) A girl is wearing a party hat.
35. 35.Imagine this picture:
    A kitchen: a mother rolling chapatis, a pressure cooker on the stove, a cat drinking milk and a basket of vegetables.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Children are holding sparklers. (b) Rain is falling on the road. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
36. 36.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (b) In January, the sky fills with kites. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) An old banyan tree stands in our village.
37. 37.A story begins: “Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
    Next, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
39. 39.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. (a) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) In January, the sky fills with kites. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She watered the pot every morning.
    After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.

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